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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 49.82 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 49.82 and 32.11 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 49.82 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/49.82 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 49.82 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 1,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.72/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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